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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.23, 3,564.06 and 732.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.23, 3,564.06 and 732.63 is: 1,098.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.23 : 3,564.06 = 732.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.23/3,564.06 = 732.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.23x = 3,564.06 × 732.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.23x = 2,611,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,137.28/2,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.86

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